# Electric Car Production **URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-cars-production/56.md?page=2 [Latest](https://community.electricforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.electricforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.electricforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 3 --- ## [Help need ev](https://community.electricforum.com/t/help-need-ev/863)
**Author:** [@wpdm4](https://community.electricforum.com/u/wpdm4)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2012, 7:35am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/help-need-ev/863 "2012-03-06T07:35:49Z")
New to site and was wondering if anyone knows of a ev that is made or is already out. Most of my finds are in europe. thanks --- ## [Silence Electric Trike](https://community.electricforum.com/t/silence-electric-trike/298)
**Author:** [@gagners](https://community.electricforum.com/u/gagners)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2011, 7:36am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/silence-electric-trike/298 "2011-09-26T07:36:09Z")
Check out the Silence from Quebec. Some specs on it: 125+ mph 125-250 miles per charge about $42000 USD There's also various videos on Youtube that I can't access from work. Looks pretty schweet. --- ## [IPad in the Smart / I Miev](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ipad-in-the-smart-i-miev/1609)
**Author:** [@annetkodde](https://community.electricforum.com/u/annetkodde)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2011, 1:31am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ipad-in-the-smart-i-miev/1609 "2011-05-26T01:31:46Z")
Im working on a new design of a mid-console for a car. We want to make the interior very interactive with intelligent systems. The instrument panel will be a digitall display and we also want to integrate an IPad in the … --- ## [Why Should You Do an Electric Car Conversion?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/why-should-you-do-an-electric-car-conversion/1588)
**Author:** [@Randolph\_Heath](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Randolph_Heath)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2011, 1:41am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/why-should-you-do-an-electric-car-conversion/1588 "2011-04-19T01:41:42Z")
The electric car, also called electric vehicle or EV, has been around since the early1850s but since the inception of the electric starter in the internal-combustion engine, they have been almost forgotten. Now, with the… --- ## [US: Chrysler works on EVs](https://community.electricforum.com/t/us-chrysler-works-on-evs/826)
**Author:** [@arb](https://community.electricforum.com/u/arb)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2011, 10:03am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/us-chrysler-works-on-evs/826 "2011-01-15T10:03:12Z")
15 July 2008 | Source: just-auto.com editorial team Chrysler plans to start selling electric vehicles in the next three to five years. A spokesman told Reuters that the automaker's new Envi unit, created last Septemb… --- ## [A french electric Gt car, the Exagon Furtive e-GT](https://community.electricforum.com/t/a-french-electric-gt-car-the-exagon-furtive-e-gt/1480)
**Author:** [@Jean\_Yann](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Jean_Yann)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2010, 7:37am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/a-french-electric-gt-car-the-exagon-furtive-e-gt/1480 "2010-09-28T07:37:07Z")
Hello, I've just discovered a new french electric gt will be showed at the Paris Auto Show. I give you the link and wait for your comments. (the article is in english...) http://www.technologicvehicles.com/e...on-f… --- ## [Anyone recognize this EV?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/anyone-recognize-this-ev/711)
**Author:** [@SilvaDragon](https://community.electricforum.com/u/SilvaDragon)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2010, 2:13pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/anyone-recognize-this-ev/711 "2010-07-30T14:13:43Z")
http://boston.craigslist.org/nos/car/699384873.html It's not that far from my house, but I don't want to take a trip up there just to find something not worth fooling around with. --- ## [Mini e](https://community.electricforum.com/t/mini-e/1035)
**Author:** [@Torsto](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Torsto)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2010, 2:07pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/mini-e/1035 "2010-07-30T14:07:43Z")
"MINI is preparing to release a fleet of 500 purely electrically driven cars onto American roads. Selected MINI fans will be asked to give the MINI E a thorough workout over the course of the year and use their experienc… --- ## [What EV is Better to buy 97 S10 EV from GM or 99 Ranger EV from Ford](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-ev-is-better-to-buy-97-s10-ev-from-gm-or-99-ranger-ev-from-ford/1241)
**Author:** [@Justinws6ta](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Justinws6ta)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2010, 1:55pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-ev-is-better-to-buy-97-s10-ev-from-gm-or-99-ranger-ev-from-ford/1241 "2010-07-30T13:55:32Z")
I have the opportunity to buy a 97 s10 for 7500.00 with 29,000 miles. All new batteries only gets 30 miles to a charge. Also found a 1999 ford ranger ev with 35,000 miles also gets 35 to 40 miles on a charge with newe… --- ## [A new electric vehicle web TV series](https://community.electricforum.com/t/a-new-electric-vehicle-web-tv-series/1435)
**Author:** [@Green\_Overdrive](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Green_Overdrive)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2010, 9:32am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/a-new-electric-vehicle-web-tv-series/1435 "2010-07-08T09:32:04Z")
Hello, I hope this doesn't fall under advertising or spamming. But the Green IT blog Earth2Tech, just launched a new web TV series a few weeks back devoted to EVs and other alternate fuel vehicles. (Think "Top Gear" f… --- ## [Porsche goes Electric!](https://community.electricforum.com/t/porsche-goes-electric/1371)
**Author:** [@new\_dawn](https://community.electricforum.com/u/new_dawn)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2010, 10:56am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/porsche-goes-electric/1371 "2010-03-12T10:56:13Z")
Porsche Goes Electric - MSN Autos Above is a link to the announcement of the new Porsche Hybred unvieled at the Geneva car show. click on enlarge the picture under it and you will see several views. Four different mode… --- ## [Anyone know how to get a PHEV Saturn Vue?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/anyone-know-how-to-get-a-phev-saturn-vue/1159)
**Author:** [@uigrad](https://community.electricforum.com/u/uigrad)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2010, 12:21pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/anyone-know-how-to-get-a-phev-saturn-vue/1159 "2010-02-19T12:21:16Z")
Wikipedia still says that the Saturn Vue will be the first PHEV on the market. Is this still true? I've also heard that Jay Leno has now managed to get a PHEV Ford Escape for himself. I'd really like to get a Vue o… --- ## [Rinspeed shows off all-electric UC? before Geneva show](https://community.electricforum.com/t/rinspeed-shows-off-all-electric-uc-before-geneva-show/1362)
**Author:** [@BLeyland](https://community.electricforum.com/u/BLeyland)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2010, 12:41pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/rinspeed-shows-off-all-electric-uc-before-geneva-show/1362 "2010-02-14T12:41:33Z")
The Swiss company Rinspeed is bringing an electric car to the Geneva Auto Show this year. Usually they put together something way too exotic (like a car that’s also a submarine,) but this time they are really looking to… --- ## [ZAP car fire](https://community.electricforum.com/t/zap-car-fire/1341)
**Author:** [@robpdx](https://community.electricforum.com/u/robpdx)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2010, 5:14pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/zap-car-fire/1341 "2010-01-21T17:14:57Z")
I have a ZAP Xebra in which the batteries caught fire. I understand from the dealer that there have been multiple occurrences of this problem. I am trying to contact other owners who had similar problems. Does anybody… --- ## [Saturn Sky](https://community.electricforum.com/t/saturn-sky/782)
**Author:** [@new\_dawn](https://community.electricforum.com/u/new_dawn)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2009, 12:15am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/saturn-sky/782 "2009-12-05T00:15:17Z")
Here is the ultimate car, you buy the car new and they convert it for 25k. http://www.ampmotorworks.com/home.aspx --- ## [Global Green Cars G-3 Pickup](https://community.electricforum.com/t/global-green-cars-g-3-pickup/1283)
**Author:** [@brooksagnew](https://community.electricforum.com/u/brooksagnew)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2009, 11:22am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/global-green-cars-g-3-pickup/1283 "2009-09-12T11:22:16Z")
On August 29th I was in Salt Lake City at Rocky Mountain Raceway and saw the Global Green Cars G-3 go around the track as the pacecar. It paced 13 races at about 50 miles an hour doing about 3-4 laps per race on a super… --- ## [Aptera Typ-1e Test Drive](https://community.electricforum.com/t/aptera-typ-1e-test-drive/500)
**Author:** [@2-4Trippin](https://community.electricforum.com/u/2-4Trippin)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2009, 10:08am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/aptera-typ-1e-test-drive/500 "2009-05-20T10:08:45Z")
If this vehicle actually hits the streets in 2008, it's exactly what I want in a EV: 120 mile range, amazing .11cd, heat and AC, airbags, seating for 2 with 15 bags of groceries and it gets me into the Cali carpool lanes… --- ## [Waitinglist on the Think City opened](https://community.electricforum.com/t/waitinglist-on-the-think-city-opened/1174)
**Author:** [@ElectricAid](https://community.electricforum.com/u/ElectricAid)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2009, 1:45pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/waitinglist-on-the-think-city-opened/1174 "2009-04-18T13:45:24Z")
We have put up a waitlist on the soon to come U.S Think City over at ElectricAid.org We are an EV enthusiast network that got started after the infamous Top Gear Tesla review and our goal is to be the best source for E… --- ## [Highway capable EEstor CityZENN](https://community.electricforum.com/t/highway-capable-eestor-cityzenn/596)
**Author:** [@DeLorean\_4](https://community.electricforum.com/u/DeLorean_4)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2009, 10:08am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/highway-capable-eestor-cityzenn/596 "2009-04-11T10:08:01Z")
Hi everyone, I've been subscribed to the ZENN newsletter since before the EEstor partnership and recently they published a news release concerning a highway capable ZENN. Is it just me, or does ZENN owe its success … --- ## [SSC "Going Green" Supercar](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ssc-going-green-supercar/825)
**Author:** [@no7fish](https://community.electricforum.com/u/no7fish)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2009, 11:18pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ssc-going-green-supercar/825 "2009-04-10T23:18:49Z")
Anyone have opinions on this? Speceifically, this part: "The drive train under development will not require a charge for six years and will power two 500 horsepower electric motors producing 1000 horsepower and providin… --- ## [Electric car dealer in Europe, anyone?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-car-dealer-in-europe-anyone/618)
**Author:** [@calande](https://community.electricforum.com/u/calande)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2009, 11:38am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-car-dealer-in-europe-anyone/618 "2009-04-09T11:38:45Z")
Hello, I have been doing some research to buy an electric car in Europe (France) and it seems there is no electric car dealer other than for the government and for gvnt-related institutions I've decided to search in ot… --- ## [Wheego Whip Coming Out in May](https://community.electricforum.com/t/wheego-whip-coming-out-in-may/1141)
**Author:** [@KelK](https://community.electricforum.com/u/KelK)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2009, 5:03pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/wheego-whip-coming-out-in-may/1141 "2009-03-10T17:03:03Z")
Check her out. She's starting off as an LSV but in 2010 there is supposed to be an upgrade to her to highway speeds. Looks just like a Smart, but is fully electric. The cost is $19,000, but you get a 10% discount, whi… --- ## [I know I'm going to be slamed for this](https://community.electricforum.com/t/i-know-im-going-to-be-slamed-for-this/1132)
**Author:** [@1OldMIner](https://community.electricforum.com/u/1OldMIner)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2009, 1:57pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/i-know-im-going-to-be-slamed-for-this/1132 "2009-02-26T13:57:18Z")
Is there anyone out there that might have a Advanced 9" laying around that they might let me borrow to try a new invention of mine. I built an electric car many, many years ago and would like to build it again. My proble… --- ## [BG electric cars in Philly](https://community.electricforum.com/t/bg-electric-cars-in-philly/1071)
**Author:** [@duffmanaudio](https://community.electricforum.com/u/duffmanaudio)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2008, 1:06pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/bg-electric-cars-in-philly/1071 "2008-12-06T13:06:17Z")
I am so excited to see a potential ev manufacturer in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. Here is there site www.bgelectriccars.com We really need something like this here on the east coast since we are sooooo behind with the g… --- ## [EV1 Turbine](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ev1-turbine/996)
**Author:** [@scheffers](https://community.electricforum.com/u/scheffers)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2008, 7:55am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ev1-turbine/996 "2008-10-01T07:55:54Z")
Since this is my first post, I would like to introduce myself; My name is Roel Scheffers, I'm a student(automotive engineering) from Holland. We are currently working on some projects which have everything to do with d… --- ## [Miles EV](https://community.electricforum.com/t/miles-ev/734)
**Author:** [@rctoys](https://community.electricforum.com/u/rctoys)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2008, 9:02am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/miles-ev/734 "2008-09-11T09:02:31Z")
Has any one had any experience with these cars yet? I was able to take one for a test drive and it was pretty amazing. We are looking at purchasing one but the banks are hesitant, to heck with hesitant thet would give me… --- ## [Lotus Esprit replacement delayed to 2011, hybrid on option](https://community.electricforum.com/t/lotus-esprit-replacement-delayed-to-2011-hybrid-on-option/949)
**Author:** [@merry](https://community.electricforum.com/u/merry)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2008, 10:30pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/lotus-esprit-replacement-delayed-to-2011-hybrid-on-option/949 "2008-09-01T22:30:39Z")
\[image\] Lotus' limited resources were apparently tapped out by the fast-tracking of the new Evora, so the Esprit replacement has been delayed until 2011. According to Autocar, the new Esprit will be based off the same … --- ## [EV Availability in UK](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ev-availability-in-uk/775)
**Author:** [@Lexden](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Lexden)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2008, 8:12am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ev-availability-in-uk/775 "2008-08-28T08:12:49Z")
Hi Everyone, Can anyone tell me precisely which EV procuction cars are available to buy in the UK? And of course the names of dealerships. This seems to be a closely guarded secret! PS. What about the difficulty of… --- ## [NPR radio show at 11:00am today on EV](https://community.electricforum.com/t/npr-radio-show-at-11-00am-today-on-ev/913)
**Author:** [@arb](https://community.electricforum.com/u/arb)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2008, 8:24am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/npr-radio-show-at-11-00am-today-on-ev/913 "2008-08-14T08:24:37Z")
The Diane Reem show (spelling?) at 11:00 am today 8/14/08 will be about production EV cars and what it will take to get the ball rolling. If you have a National Public Radio station, you might want to tune in... Here… --- ## [Business Week Article on Think Global](https://community.electricforum.com/t/business-week-article-on-think-global/744)
**Author:** [@RobTheBold](https://community.electricforum.com/u/RobTheBold)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2008, 2:09pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/business-week-article-on-think-global/744 "2008-06-23T14:09:13Z")
The June issue of Business Week is running an article about Think Global of Norway, their future US plans, and the Ox concept car due out in 2011. This is Business Week and not a scientific or technical rag, so details … [Previous page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-cars-production/56.md?page=1) [Next page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/electric-cars-production/56.md?page=3)